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Patented Oct. 20

7 SHEETS J. E. RALPH.

GARD INDEX CONTAINER.

APPLICATION FILED 11011.11. 1908.

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Patented 061.2111914.

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Patented Oct. 20, 1914.

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CARD INDEX CONTAINER.

APPLICATION FILED Nov.11,19o8.

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CARD INDEX CONTAINER.

APPLICATION FILED Nov. 11, 190s.

Patented Oct. 20, 1914.

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' atto/ouaip ..'Newark, inthev eouiity'of Essex and State of 5 New Jersey, have invented certain new and v subject or classification divisions with gov* y UNITED straf-riss 70 altfwiomz't may concern; l 4 Be it-kn'ownthat I," JosEPi-i E. RALPH, a citizen vof the' United States, residing' at -usefulflmprovements'in Card-Index Containersgand I do hereby declare the'follow-` .ing to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will (enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make .and use the same.

This invention relates to automatic selec- A tive'receptacles for tiles or cabinets for clas-.

erniiig indications or attachments on oneor severalsides and bottoms arranged tofdesignate the one or several subjects or class relationshipsl and to connect each of the several contents'with. its proper selective device or devices'. I

Each of the' several forms of this inventionshown by drawings and described are equally 'suitable for use to contain' index cards; correspondence, catalogue andv price list. iiles and as reference receptacles for photo negatives, samples and classified eX- hibits. For the salire of brevity the drawings and description havebeen confined to card index adaptation, however identically the same containers could be used Jfor theother purposes.

It is intended in Ithis invention yto recognize and operate in conjunction with the various card indexes in use wherein divisions are made by the insertionof indicators at various places orfin front of .certain groups; by formation, cutting, attachments, or other means on theedges of the cards; byfcolors, l `prii'itings or rulings and particularly the various types of cards for automatic selective devices'shown in .my co-pending application for index cards.

Thisinvention isidesigned. to provide, in a card index wherein thesubjects or charac i teristics on the cards are classified, means for ldistinctly designating the class or classes to which .each particular card relates -and Specification` of Letters Patent. Appiication niedmveniber-ii; 190s. sensi No. 462,143.-

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Josnrnii narra, or NEWARK, New JERSEY.

Patented oct; 2o, 1914.

' lmeans for 'raising to a selected or distinctive position all of the contained cards that relateto one specific class andy retaining in.

their normal position all of the cards relating to the' other classes.

' The inventionalso proyides, in a card index wherein the cards bytheir subject inat-y ter,or characteristics are members of one or a plurality of classes in each group of a plurality o-groups. of classes, means for designating the class or classes of each of the plurality of groups to which any particular card relates and means for automatically raising to a selected or distinctive position" all of those cards that relate to a selected class 'of two of the groups; causing those cards that relate to a selected class in but one o f the groups to assume -a distinctive position and retain in a normal position all of the cards that do not have a relationship to any of the selected classes.` Thecontainer is particularly applicable for use with cards that ordinarily remain in one position when not being selected and are forced to another positionwhen selected. In addition the container is adapted to operate. particularly the cards adapted: to have a single or a plurality of groups of subjects placed thereon, and by the arrangement of the container and its selectors to select any desired single ordonble groups of subjects that may be desired. Another 'obj ect of the invention is the conu struction of -a container having removable selectors that are used when in proper posi,

tion for selecting cards positioned in the con,- tainer andl forcing the saine to a distinctive position.' The selectors are arranged to be nioveld bodily from the container for repairs, renewal, orinpection or for any other desired purpose, and then again inserted thus i permitting easy repairs, renewal, and the like to be made. ,y 4

A still further object inview is the provision of a container arranged for accommoda-ting cards that may be selected as desired and also provided with a follower block for supporting and holding the cards in proper position, the follower block being formed with means that will normally hold .the block in position in its place, but Iii( ready and free adjustment of the bloc times. i

Another .object in view is the provision of means in a card index for holding on susat all taining in their normal position the card or cards of'any particular class or plurality of iool rmits v.

particular classes and causing them to be instantly distinguishable without any special keenness of vision.

A further object in view is the construction of a card index so arranged as to bring any desired cards to a selected osition and then to hold some ofthe selection for further reference without taking the same out of the `container by simply throwing or swinging the same from the regular selected position to what might bek called an ultraselected position.

With these and other objects in view the invention comprises certain novel constructions, combinations and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed. i In the accompanying'drawings: Figure 1 is a front view of a container embodying the features of the invention.- Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1 with the front plate removed. Fig. 3 is a plan view cfa cardv constructed so as to operate with the con- `tainer lshown in Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 4 is a rear view of a follower block. Fig. 5 is a bottom plan view of the structure shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is an end view of the structure shown in Fig. 4. Fig.. 7 is a longitudinal section through4 the container shown in Fig. 2, approximately on line 7 7. Fig. 8is a fragmentary sectional View similar to Fig. 7, but with the selectors all moved toalowered or inoperative position.

4 Fig. 9 isV a front elevation of a slightly modified forni of container, certain parts being broken away to better disclose the mechanism. Fig; 10 is a fragmentary side elevation of the structure shown in Fig. 9

. showing the arrangement of knobs and handle. Fig. 11 is a plan view of a card used in the container shown in Fig. 9. Fig. 12 is an edge view of a follower block usedin the container shownin Fig. 9. Fig. 13 is a rear elevation of the follower block shown in Fig. 22. Fig. 14 is a fragmentary bottom plan view of the follower block `shown in Fig. 13. Fig. 15 is a fragmentary rear view of the follower block shown in Fig. 12. Fig. 16 is a fragmentary bottom plan view of the follower block shown in Fig. 15. Fig. 17 is a fragmentary side elevation of a supporting trough member usedin supporting the positioning member of the card shown in Fig. 11. Figs. 17a and17b are modified forms of the member shown in Fig. 17. Fig. 18 is a side elevation of a filling and operatingV strip adapted to iit into the structure shown in Fig. 17 for-raising and lowering the same Fig. `19 is a front elevation of a slightly modified form of card index with certain parts broken away to dislose the inner construction thereof. Fig. 20 is a fragmentary side elevation of the container shown in Fig. 19, the front end only being Shown. Fig. 2l is a plan view of -a card adapted to be used in the container shown 1n Fig. 19. Fig. 22 is an edge view of the follower block adapted to be used in the container shown in Fig. 19, and is conv 24 is a front elevation of the structure shown in Fig., 23. Fig. .is a fragmentary side elevation of a filler or elevating member adapted to be positioned within the structure shown in Fig. 23 for raising and lowering the same. Fig. 26 is a front elevation of a slightly modified form of container whichis adapted to receive a card with a positioning membery in o-ne of its lower cor' ners. Fig. 27 is a-view of a container similar to the container shown in Fig. 26 with the front plate thereof removed. Fig. 28 is a plan view of a card that is adapted to be used in the container shown in Figs. 26 and 27. ,Fig 29 is a rear elevation of a follower block adapted to .be used inthe container shown in Fig. 27, the same'being shown associated -with fragmentary views of surrounding parts. Fig. 30 is a bottom plan view of the structure shown in Fig.

29. Fig. 31 is an edge .view of the follower block .shown in-Fig. 29. Fig. 32 .is a front elevation of a slightly modiied form of- 4container in which a card is adapted to be used that has its pivot pointv centrally and near one end of the card, and its positioning member arranged at one ofthe lower corners of the card. Fig. 33 is a view of a container similar to the container shown in Fig. 32, but with the front plate removed. Fig. 34 is a plan view of a card adapted to be used in the container shown in Figs. 32 and 33. Fig. 35 is a rear elevation of a follower block which isr adapted to be used ina container constructed as shown in Fig. 33, the same being shown in connection with a fragmentary view of the surrounding parts of the container. Fig. 36 is a bottom plan view of the `follower block shown in Fig. 35, the same being shown in connection with a pair of card rests. Fig. 37 is nn edge view of the follower block shown in Fig. Fig. 38 discloses a spring used in holding the y'latch of the follower block in position. Fig. 39 is a front elevation of another slightly modified `form of container, the same being adapted to have positioned therein cards having a positioning member in one of the lower corners, and a pivotal point for the cards near one end, and also near the upper edge of the card. Fig.. V40 is a view of a container similar to. the container shown in Fig. 39 but with the front plate removed. Fig. 41 is a plan View of a card adapted to be used in the container shown in Fig. 40. Fig. 42 is a rear elevation of a follower bloclradapted to be used in the container shown in Fig. 40, the same being shown associated with the surrounding parts of the container. Fig. 43 isa bottom view of the follower block shown in Fig. 42, the same being shown in connection with a pair of card rests. Fig. 44 is an edge view` of the follower block shown in Fig. 42. Fig. 45 is a perspective view of the latches and operating spring shown in Fig. 42. Fig. 46 is a fragmentary view of a lifting selector bar. Fig. 47 is a plan view of a lifter selecting bar constructed similar to the Y.lifting bar shown in Fig. 46, but with a small raise. Fig. 48 is a side elevation of one of the card rests, thelsameshowing'a notched or toothed edge. lFig. 49 is a fragmentary view of a handle, having shown in connection therewith a pointer for a locking rod.

In constructing a. container according to the present invention means are provided that will accommodate cards which maybe used according to the system of the ordinary container as well asthe automatic selection container. The cards are" all arranged to be pivotally mounted and have governing members arranged to be engaged by movable selectors' for sustaining the cards in a distinctive position when any card is desired to be selected. Also the conltainer is arranged for accommodating cards having governing members struck on the arc of acircle whose center is coincident with the pivotal point of the card'. The container is arranged with a suitable housing and selectors that may be moved for the full length for engaging the governing members on the' cards and for. raising vor supporting the "cards In placing the selectors in position the same may be arranged for use with cards that provide fora plurality of selections.` In addition the selectors may be arranged on'the bottom or side of the container as may be desired. lhen arranged on the side of the container it is,

y for the purpose of permitting ua greater number of governing members to be used, and consequently to' increase the list of selections. The selectors are also arranged te, 1n one form, raise and in the other form to simply snstain the cards after lhaving been f raised by a trough shaped supporting member.

Referring more particularly to the drawing 1 indicates a container Vof the preferred type which is adapted to accommodate the card 2 that is particularly adapted for'use in selecting a plurality of subjects. The containerl 1 has the inner side walls thereof. beveled at 3 and 4 which permits a proper pivotal movement of the card when the governing memben of any particular card has been raised. It will be observed that the bevels 3 and 4 extend only downto the card resfts 5 and 6. The respective governing members 7 of the cards 2 are adapted to be engaged by selectors 8 and 9 and be .raised thereby, and consequently raise the cards 2. The selectors'are shown as being trough shaped at their top for accommodating governing members that are round at their lower end, though other forms of se- -lectors ma be used, as for instance, a flat upper sur ace or a round upper surface,or in fact any other form that might be desirable. Theselectors 8 and.9vai-e preferablyv formed from thin sheet metal and bent to a U-shaped construction in cross section and are adapted to extend for substantially the full length of the container soas to bespositioned beneath allnof the cards in the container. The selectors are arrangedA vto,be reciprocated transversely of their length, and are guided in'their movementby lling and guiding members 10`and' 11 which`v are adaptedto move longitudinally ofthe container only, andin moving longitudinally' of the container to raise the respective selector that is positionedastride 'of the same. Theselectors as 8 and 9 are identical therefore a description of one will be suiiicient for both. Selectors 9 (Fig. 7 are formed with slots 12 and '13 for accommodating rods' 14 and |15 which rods are held stationary by supporting members 16. The rods 14 and 15 preferably extend from cach side of the con-4 tainer as clearly seen in Fig. 2, and engagel -slceves 17 in trough shaped supports 18.-

From this construction it will be observed that the selectors may be moved vertically j in a parallel motion for their full length, but cannot be moved longitudinally. 0n the contrary theilling and operating member 11 is adapted to be moved longitudinally but not laterally. The longitudinal movement of Jmember 11 is provided for by having slots 19 and 20 formed therein which permit such movement. The slo-ts 19 and '20 have at one end a 'comparatively long portion parallel with the upper edge Vof member 11, and a comparatively short parallel portion at the opposite end. These two parallel parts of the slots 19 and 20 are connected by a curved or inclined portion. Positioned in slots 19 and 20 are rollers 21 and 22 that are mounted upn shafts 23 and 24 secured to selectors 9. The shafts 23 and 24 are rigidly secured to the selectors 9,

' lowered the samedegree. y f

The selectors 8 and 9 are positioned in 26 is providedwith a pointer .27 that is po-l sitioned opposite a suitable list on the face of the container. f All of the filling members 10 and 11 are'fformed with slots as 19 and 20 of the samevshape andsize so that all of the selectors .8' and 9 will the bottom of thev container and are spaced apart by strips of thin material 28 that aref preferably of some metallic formation. The

separating strips 28 are adapted to permit a freer movement of the selectors but 'prevent one selector from rubbing against an` other -or from accidental lCremoval .of the same. All of the'iselectors 8=are positioned between one of the supporting members 16 and a 'trough shaped support 18, and the selectors 9 are positioned between the other.

of thel supporting members 16 and the trough shapedsupport 18. In'. order to positively hold the selectors and their supports l 16 always in properv shape a pair of binding members as bolts 29 and '3U-are providedv that extend from opposite sides of the.

container and engage a central sleeve 31.

These binding members pass .through spacing members or strips 32 and 33 -that have positioned therebetween the strips of metal 28. The respective binding members 29 and 30` are preferably tightened up until the strips are clamped firmly therebetween, but the guiding members 14 and 15 are simply forced into position suliiciently far for permitting the'insertion of the supports 16-16 into the container. As will be clearly seen from Figs. 2 and 7 the members 32 and 33 together with the strips 28 form a bottom for the container. In addition to the binding members 29 and. 30- is also provided a 'binding member 34'at the. rear of the. conthe same is to slide the supporting members' 16-16 in suitable dove tail grooves formed in the h'ousing ofthe container, and to lock or secure the same 1n pos1t1on by inserting a screw 35 at the rear of the container, the'- same passing through a plate 36 that is secured to the selectors and by members 30 and 34 but at the same time forms a part of the rear end of the conbe raised andy associated partsv tainer when` in position. The supports 16-'16 that have formed thereon tenons for 'fitting in the dove tail grooves 4of the housing of the container are also arranged to project above the selectors and the part that progects above the selectors have secured thereto rests 5 and 6' which extend the full i length of the container and form a support for all of the cards in the4 container when the same are in normal position, and in addition a support for a follower block or partition block as the` members engage a trough 37 (Fig. 2 .formed along the upper edge of support 18.

Resting upon rests 5 and 6 and adjust-v ably secured or. clamped thereto is a fol= lower block 38 (Figs. 4, 5 and 6) that is preferably beveled at 39 in order to permit free movement of the cards in the containgr, and yet hold the same properly togethlr. The follower block 38 is adapted to re 40 and 41 that have extensions or lugs 42.'

movement of the follower block. .The p latches 40 and' 41Ak are held so that their ex- The respective cards in the upon the rests 5. and 6 and carrieslatches l tensions or lugs 42 and 43 remain beneath I therests by the action of springs 44 and-45,` pressing against the same as clearly' Seen' in Fig. 5. turn firmly held in position by suitab The springs 44 and 45 aretjp;4

supports 46 and 47 secured to the bottom I and baclr'of the block. Spring supports and 47 not only'have the function of sup-l porting the respective springs, but also Su'p- -port and hold in' proper position latches 40 and 41 permitting a reciprocatory movement thereof. In order to reciprocate latches 4Q and 41 the same are pivotally connected with cross arms or levers 48 and`49 by means of pins 50 and 51' passing through slots 52 and 53 and also through ears 54 and 55 extending from they latches 40 and 41. Arm or lever 48 is yprovided with an aperture through which a'securng pin 56 passes, and arm 49 also is provided with an aperture through which the; or4 screw 56 passes and at an equaldistanefrom,itsv lower end as 4the apertures mfr; arm 48 arein its lower end so that my movement of the arms'will cause an 'equal' movement of 1atches'40 and 41. AArm 48 is 'continued past its pivotallsecurng member 56A and is formed'w'ith a thumb lug or extension 57. The arm 49 is also formed with a thumb member 58 so that whenever it is desired to movethe block38'longitudinally of rests 5 and 6"the thumb'nembers 57 and 58 are forced toward each other until'the same This will bring to a distinctive positionall come in contact. This will cause the lower of the cards of various kinds that relate-to ends of the levers to 1 ioi'e toward each other a single family house 'or' private house. If as shown in dotted l'nes in Fig. 4, and con, a two yfamily house is desired the pointer 5 -sequently lmove the ends of springs 44 and opposite the words Two family house on 70 45 out of engagement with' the notches or ,thelist positioned onthe front of the conteeth inthe rests.. When the t umb memtainer is pulled .out and the selector conbersY 57 and 58 are in this positi n the block nected thereto-raised which in turn will may be reciprocated to any desired extent or laiSe all 0f the Cards upon which 4informa- 1-0`entiroly removed if so desired. In order to? tion ,concerning two family houses is lo- 75 Cause eachother t0 have the Same moyement. cated. If information should be desired con. afpin 59. is secured in block 38 which is` cerning two family brick houses the pointer adapted to t into recesses 60 and 61 in the opposite letter B on the list on the front of respective levers. v By thisl construction the container would be plled outward and when one lever-has engaged pin 59 the saine Ithe pointer opposite the letter b on thelistge. will remain stationary and the'- other lever would be pulled out. This would cause all will continue 'its movement until it also enof the cards relating to two family houses to ga es the pin. be raised and all of the cards relating to y constructin )the housing 1 of the conhouses constructed of brick to be raised. tainer with be e ed jportions 3 and 4' the The cards relating to houses constructed of 35 same will accommodate the movement of the brick 'and adapted for two families would cards positioned therein', but'the size of be raised vertically, while all of the cards the container need not be enlaroed for acrelating to brick houses not for two families commodating its'nlo-vement. When two se..- would be simply raised' upon.. their pivot l lections are made from a single card the points, and all of the cards relating to two 90 ca'rd vis vraised vertically by the respective family houses not of brick would be raised selectors on both sides of the trough shaped or moved upon their pivot points. In this su porting'memberlS and no bevelingof the way a selection would be eas-ilyY inade of alll si es of the container is necessary; but only, Atwo familybrick houses as all of the cards 3,0 where a single. selection is .made on any containing such information wouldbe in a 95 particular cardwhichcauses a'pivotnlmovehorizontal raised position.,

ment of the caigds. In order to provide'the Figs. 9 to 25 inclusivey disclose containers `sreciprocatory"nfiovement of the cards and arranged with means onpthe bottom that v also\ of a piwna-l; movement. all of the 'may bodily move-the entire complement ofL cards are arranged with elongated opencards within the container to an elevated 100 ings 62 that permit the reciprocation or position or permit the same to be m'oved to a pivotal movement of the card and at the lowered position. -In this form of container same time permit the use of Aa looking selcting'means may be arranged on each side rod 63, though if desired the locking rod oron each sideand the bottom for'holding 40' could be' omitted. A positioning. memberl in an elevated position the various cards se- 105 G4 is .adapted to engage the trough 87 of .'lec'ted, while the remaining cards are perthe trough shapedsupporting member 18 mitted `to drop or move' to a lowered posiwhen the card is in its lowered position. tion.- The containers are provided with in- As ^seen in Figs. '2 and 3 the cards are dexes on their outer faces so as to a-iforda :formed with slots extending from the openready reference as to what the contents of 110Y ing 62 so as to permit an insertionfor withthe container is, and may hensed simply as drawal of any of the cards whenever de a list of subjects showing what information sired, the locking rod 63 when used '.being' is positioned on the respective cards, or may ^turned as shown in Fig.'2. vvIn vorder toy be used as an indexv to be operated in conclearly indicate the position of lolring rod nection with a suitable auxiliary list ofsub- 115' 63 a pointer 65 is provided on the front of jects with various 'designations positionedthe container which when; ointing in an opposite the subjects that correspond to the upward direction indicates tiiat the locking desi ations positioned on 'the container.. If rod is in such a position that any o f .the the ist of subjects" contains any given subcards may' be removed or anyl of the cards ject matter asfor instance houses and desig- 12o inserted. In using the container `when denation I-I is positioned opposite the word sired'to select all the cards relating to prf House all that will benecessary to select vate zwellings or houses of any desired deall ofthe cards having information concernscription the knob vand indicator 27 posi-V ing houseswill be to pull outj the pointer 'fO tioned opposite to the word Private posipositioned opposite H on the face of the 12.5

tioned on the front ofthe container is pulled `container. I f a double selection is desired outward and in' its outward movement lasfor instance stone houses the pointer opcauses the selector connectedpthe'reto to be posite forinstance C if the same is the desraised, and consequently-allof thecards ignation for stone structures .on the list is with which the same may come in contact.' pulled` out as well as the pointer opposite 130 the letter H. In this way a double selection is. made that is a selection of all houses and all stone structures, the cards having information eoncerningstone houses being held in an elevated horizontal position while the remaining cards that have been selected will be simply raised or turned on their \pivot points. The cards containing information Y concerning stone structures aside from stone houses will have one end elevated and the cards containing information concerning houses constructed of other material beside stone will have the oppositeend elevated. In this way the cards desired to be eX- amined may be easily discerned, and also associated cards may be easily examined.

Referring more particularly to Figs. 9 to 18 inclusive will be seen disclosed a container 66 provided with selectors 67 and 68 arranged on the sides ofthe container. The selectors are provided with any desired shaped ends,` butv preferably with ends formed at an incline so as to fit beneath the governing members 69 and 70 formed on card 71. The beveled part of the selectors are positioned upward preferably in order to permit more easily the pivotal movementl 'of the card when only a singleselectlon 1s made therefrom. As in the preferred form the selectors are formed of any desired kind of thin metal substantially U-shaped, and are adapted to be positioned astride of central guiding and operating members TQ. 'The central guiding and operating members 72 are connected with the pointers 73 and 74 on the outer face of the container, and are arranged to act in a similar manner to member 11 of the preferred construction and will therefore need no further description, the only difference being in the shape of the end and the fact that the Selectors move in a horizontal` direction instead of a vertical direction. Partition members 7 5 7 5 preferably of thin metal are provided and are held in place by securing bolts or screws 'T6-76 on the respective sides of the container. Guiding bolts 77-'77 are`provided that act ina similar manner to bars 14 and of the preferred structure shown in 1g. 7

Positioned in the bottom of the container and forming part of the bottom are a plurality of selectors 78,.-7 8 that are supported by side supportinginembers 79-79 vwhich are dove tailed into the parts of the bottom secured to the sides of the container so that the. same may be moved out of the container when it is desired together with their selectors and trough shaped support 80. These selectors are constructed identical with the selectors shown ,1n the preferred structure (Figs. 2-and 7 and will therefore need -no lfurther description. Trough shaped support 8O is arranged with a slot 81 for accommodating bolt`o1 screw 82 which permits a vertical movement of the member but not a longitudinal movement. The trough shaped member 80 is adapted to be positioned astride of the guiding and operating member 83 that is formed with a straight slot 84 through which bolt 82, passes, and an yinclined slot 8:5 in which runs a Wheel or roller 86 that is mounted in ,trough shaped member 80 upon a shaft'87. The slot 85 is formed with horizontal portions 88 and 89 upon which may rest wheel 86 when the trough shaped member 80 is in a raised or lowered position. Connected to the guiding and operating member `83 is a rod 90 -that has connected to the outer end thereof a. knob 91 so that when it is desired to raise member 80 all that is necessary .is to `pull knob 91 to an outer position yas shown in Fig. 10, and when it is desired to lower trough shaped member 80 a reverse movement may be made; namely, knob 91 is pushed in until the same contacts with the end of the container. This in and out movement of guiding and operating member 83' causes wheel 86 to move from' the lowest portion o f slot to the highest portion and then back again.

The cards 7l are given an up and down movement by the action oftrough shaped member 80, and in order to accommodate this movement an elongated aperture-99J is formed in the card, the aperture 92 principallyv accommodating the 'locking rod 93. The locking rod 93 projects through the front end of the casing and also through the end of handle 94and\ is provided with a pointer 95 for indicating the position of the locking rod. By thus constructing card 71 with a slot 92 a'locking rod may be used and yet the card may be reciprocated freely. In addition a slot 96 is provided in the positioning member that engages the trough shaped upper edge of member 80 in order to permit the insertion and withdrawal of any card whenever desired4 provided the locking rod 93 is turned to a proper position.

Mounted in container 66 is a follower block 97 (Figs. 12, 15 and 16). The fol lower block 93 is adapted to coperate with rests 98 and 99 secured to the side supporting members 7 9-79. These rests are constructed similar to the rests 5 and 6 shownin the preferred structure. The follower block 97 is constructed in any desired shape for supporting the "cards in f the container and has. provided on the back thereof a-'pair of levers 100 and 101 that are pivotally mount ed at 109l intermediate their length vso that when the upper ends of the levers are forced together the lower ends also will be brought nearer together, Aand will consequently act upon rivets or pivotal members 103 and 104 for moving pivotally mounted latches 105l and 106. The latches 105 and 106 have secured thereto the pivotal bolts or rivets 103 and 104 which also pass or'lugs 107.5-an'd' cardsiin ftheleontaf 105y andina-if" -and in thisway.

aresecured'tothe the teeth 0115? springs 109j and or extensions --l1.owe ver, isi slightlyfdilerent and also the follower block adapted.l for the bottom` construction is made slightly different. Forming part of the'bottom aresu ports -112-112 that are dove tailed'intozt e parts of the bottom that are secured` to the sides of the container and -a're vadapted to accomodate a substantially U shaped raising-Fand lowering member 113. The'rests 114. and 115 arealso formed on .the U shaped kmember 113 for affording means upon which .the -cards 116 may. -rest 'when' in a normalposition. The upper partof' the U shaped `member 113 is adapted to iit in .the governing recess 117 of the card 116 when the card is in its normal position or is', being raised. `rlhe -U- shaped member 113 is otherwise constructed identical with the trough .shaped .membershown in Fig. 17 and is adapted to oper- 4ate ina similar. manner and willtherefore ,need no further description. An operating member 118is positioned within U shaped member 113 and .is .constructed with a straight. slot 119 and aninclined slot 120. Theinclin'd Yslot 120 is formed with hori-l `zontal portionsl at each end for accommodating a' wheelV positioned in vU shaped member'113y in asimilar manner to the way slot d accommodates wheel 86. .When'it'is def -sired to make a selection all that is necessary .is to pull out any of the pointers 73 or 74 as :may-be -1 desired 'and then to pull out knob 121 which actingl throughl rod 122 will re? ciprocate member 118 and `by Suchv reciprocation will positively lower the U shaped u member 113 and incidentally all of the cards not :smjportedv by ,the selectors-operated by the pointers 7 3 and 74' that have been pulled to an outer' position. The selected cards then will- :be in any elevated position, and those not -desired in `a lowered position; When a new `selection is desired knob 121 is .forced inward until the same contacts with the-frontof the'container, and then all of the pointers I7 3 and74 in an outer position forced 4inward if the same are no longer desind .andthe vsarai pqinaraxmoved; to an'.

outer/.position and4 knob 121ag`ainpulled to an Iouter position for loweringvthe cards as: aselected.- Inthis container asf-will beseen the normal position of the cards isfwhat.

might be called an elevated po'sition,.that is".

ythe-U shaped member 113 and'rests 114'and'. are normally elevated'ready to have the f selectorsl forced outwardl -forengaging any of the cards upon the movement. of their re- 1 ,Spectivecontainera In this construction the selectorsare first moved by .-op1erat1ng the e. structure.

pointers'73 andv 74 whilein t shown in Fig. 9 the kn'ob 91 is moved to an outer position and all of the cards elevated,

.so 'and then the'pointe'rs are voperated for moving theselectors after which the cards are` alllowered by forcing inward knob9l. In the formshown in Fig.l 9l all of the cards arel raised and then lowered. except those that are selected, while in the structure shown in- Fig. 19 all of thecards not selected aresimply lowered. y

' In ythe'container'shown in Fig. 19 the follower or dividing block 123is adapted to be i used and is preferably constructed of the same contour or shape as thefollower block used -in the `preferred structure that is with e beveled portion for permitting proper movement of the cards, thoughthe block itself is usually-of greater height than the block sh'ow'n in the preferred structure. The

block used in the container shown in Fig. "19

1s shown in detailin Figs. 13, '14: and 22 to which particular. reference is made.v As

seen in these'gures a pair of levers 124 and 125 are used that are pivotally mounted uponthe pin or securing means 126. The vlevers 124 and 125 do not cross but are formed somewhat on the. order of a V with a Jsecuring pin 126 passing through both levers near the l apex of the V. This construction is madeso that when the thumb holds 127 and 128 are forced together the lower ends of the levers will be forced apart `and consequently cause the lugs or projections 129 and '130 of the latches 131 and 132 to move from beneath rests =114: and 115. The Vlatches 131 'and 132 -ar'e pivotally 'mounted at 133 and 134 respectively and lare normally pressed inward by springs135 and 136 respectively so as to cause the lilgs 129 and 130 tonormally remain beneath rests v114 and 115. -Pins 137 and 138 are secured to the respective. latches 131 and 132 and extend through slots 'formed in the lower ends of levers 124: and 125 so as to convey motion from the levers -to the the block shown in preferred form;

the upper ends of the levers so that in use /namely, by'squeezing or forcing together the action of the operator will be the same regardless of the construction of mechanism.

Figs. 26 to 45 inclusive shovv several modications` of containers but all arranged to have a selccting'devicefthat operates to select from a single series, the principal difcontainers cards are used in which only a' single selection can be had, the structures shown in Figs. 33 and 40 having selectors -arranged on one side of the containers simply for providing additional selectors for operation in connect-ion with additional governing members on the ends of the cards positioned in said containers.

= Referring to the form more particularly shown in Figs. 26 to 31 inclusive, 139 indicates'a container adapted to have arranged therein cards with a single list of subjects. Preferably this container -is provided with a list 140 positioned on the front thereof op# posite which pointers 141 are arranged for -Aindicating which subject matter is to be brought to a distinguishable position. The container 139 has one of the sides thereof beveled at 142 down to a point approximately opposite the pivotal point of the card for accommodating the pivotal movement of cards 143. In this container the bottom. is constructed so as to be entirely removed if Vdesired without affecting any ofthe operating mechanism of the container which is secured to the bottom or forms part thereof. The cards 143 are held in proper position by positioning member 144 `engaging a trough |shaped support 145 that is formed with a dove tailfor fitting into a dove tail groove in the side of the container. Positioned bcneath the cards are selectors 146 that are constructed and operated in a similar manner to the selectors shown in ,the preferred construction, and will therefore need no further description. The selectors 146 are positioned between retaining members 147 and 148. Retaining member 147 carries rest 149 while rest 150.is clamped between retaining member 148 .and the trough shaped support v145 being held in place by bolts 151 and 152. vThe construction and operation of the selectors 146 though identical in principle with the preferred structure, fact that some of the selectors arev positioned farther from the pivotal point' of thecards than'others, it has been found necessary to give to each selector a differentupward movement. By this is meant that the selector which is positioned nearest to the pivotal but by reason of the point of the card is moved the shortest distance upward, while the selector farthest from the --pivotal point of the card is moved upward the farthest distance so that all of the cards will be moved upon their pivotal points the same distance. In order to accomplish this result thc selectors 146 are provided with follower and operating blocks 146a as shown in Figs. 46 and 47. As seen in these figures the slot 153 -has a different rise for each selector, the one nearest to the pivot point of the card having the shortest rise and the'one farthest from th'e pivot/point having the longest rise so that 4all of the cards will be tilted or noved upward the same distance. V

In the container shown in Fig. 27 a follower block 154 is used that is preferably formed with a positioning member that corresponds to the positioning member 144 of cards 143 andfits into a trough shaped member 145. A pair of levers 155 and 156 are pivotally secured by screw 157 to the back of block 154 and adapted to move or reciprocate latches 158 and' 159. The construction and operation of the levers 155 and 15G and associated parts are exactly like the and indicating mechanism shown in the prn- ,ferred construction, the samey only being made of a proper size to fitinto a notched out or recessed portion 160 in the back of the -block so as not to take up any considerable amount of space. In operating this form of container all that is necessary is to pull outward any of the pointers 141 that may be dcsired and which points to the subject concerning which you desire information. Upon pulling outward of any of the pointers 141 the corresponding selector 146 will be raised and all of the ca rds 143 containing information on that particular subject will be pivotally raised to a distinctive position. In using this containerl a locking rod 161 is preferably used though not essentially, and when used the same is adapted to pass through an aperture in the card with its center co-incident With the pivotalpoint of the card so that the card may have -a free pivotal movement regardless of the locking rod. A slot is also formed in the card and extends through the 'positioning member 144 so as to permit the linsertions or withdrawal of the card whenever desired. The locking rod also passes through a positioning member 162 formed on the followerblock 154, and consequently assistsin holding the block in po' sition.

In Figs. 32 to 38 inclusive is shown a container in which the pivotal point of a' card therein is centrally andnear one end,

and the various mechanism of the container y is so arranged as to accommodate such acard and to properly operate the same. j

Referring more particularly to these figures by numerals, 163 indicates a container havthe respective cards.

ing arranged on its face a divided list 164 that indicates the information contained on In addition is .seen on the face of the; container pointer'sand operating knobs .165 thatare pulled to an .outer position when it is desired to operate or throw to a distinct position any of the cards in the container. 'Ihetpointers 165 are connected with the operating slides 16 that move to any operative or ino erative position the respective selectors 16 The selectors 167 are made ident-ical with the preferred 'structure as seen in Fig. 2, and will need n'o,furtherfdescription except that the selecto-rs that are mounted on` one side of the container are formed with beveledf faces for engaging the respective governing members 168 of the card,l The guiding screwv or bolt` 169 is preferably curved in order to minimize the width of the selectors 167 that "are mounted on the side of the container. kA strai ht baror rod could be used as 'in the prefgerred structure pro- 'videdthe respective selectors are made a triie wider. `The selectors mountedin the bottom of the container are constructed and arranged identical s with the selectors'146 sho-wn in Fig. 27, and willtherefore need no further description.

gage an. of the respective selectors thatl may be esired. However, all of the cards are supplied with -a governing member at the space marked .7 'and the selector 167 arranged beneath'said space when operated will elevate all of the cards so lthat after.

'thecards `have been 'elevated any of the 'selectors on tleLvside' 'of the container may operated'f and'the'n vthe''cards all lowered 'byi-,lxeHavering-x 't-1oncd,except selectrs' .on the' sideof the container. The remaining selectors at the bottom of the container are. adapted to simply raise only the 'cards that they are adapted to select or vhri'ng lin prominence and are alrrangedfto be moved upward to the diierent distances so that the selector positioned below spaces 10 willonly raise the cards w'th which it contacts the same distance as the selector positioned below the space ixdicatedby numeral 8. -'I he card has a locking rod aperture that has its center co-li'ncident with the pivotal .point of the card so'that a locking rod'170 may be used inthe container, and

yet permit alfree Amovement ofthe respective cards. A slot is also preferably formed in the cards so that any. of the same` may' beinserted or removed without removing the .locking rod. In this container, as y'more clearly seen in, Fig. 33, one of the'sides is .cu't away at -171 for substantially -the full length ofthe container so that any of the j 'cards .may be turned upon their pivotal;

The governing, -members 168 .on the cards are arrangedJ ose held supported by thepoints to a position substantially out ofthe container. In addition to the cut awayi portion 171'- the side of the 'container is also cut away at 172 for accommodating that part of the card that projects beyond-,the pivotal -point of the card. f

vqecured in the container are rests 173 and 174 that are adapted to support all of the cards when ina normal position, and in ad dition supports and has clamped thereto .a follower block 175 that provided with a pair of latches 17 6 and 177 which in turn have formed thereonl extensions or lugs 178 `and 179 that are normally forced beneath rests 173 land 174. The latches 176 and 177 are pivot-ally mounted at 180 and 181 to the block 175. A spring 182 is held in place by a pin 183 and a thin strip or 'bar 184 andis arranged to have its ends engage the latches 17 6v and 177 and force the same normally outward so that the teeth 184-184 may engage the teeth on therespective rests 173 and 174. Preferably spring/.182 is formed integral, as'seenin Fig. 38, but if desired a pair Aof springs maybe used. By this construction it-will be observed thatthe latches not onlyv pre' vent the removal of the follower block by- V an upward movement, but prevent -the same Afrom being moved longitudinally ex-rz cept in one direction, unless the latches are previously operated.

Figs. 39 to 45 inclusive disclose a slightly modified form of container and how the same is designedtooperate; namely, how the respective cards positioned in the cntainer have their pivot points at one' end and near the upper edge. Referring more particularly to these figures, 185 indicates a container having a plurality of selectors 186 on one sideand a' cut away portion 187 on the opposite side.y In addition to the fselectors 186 which are used in this container, selectors 188 are arranged in the bottorn' of the container to one side of the trough shaped member 189 that is adapted to accommodate positioning member 190 formed on .card 191. The selectors 186'and 188 are vsimilar to the selectors disclosed in Figs..46 and 47 and are arranged to give the same movement; to all of the' cards around its pivotal lpoint regardless of the position of the selector. selector positioned opposite the space 11 on card .191 and near the pivotal point of theV card is adapted' to have only a small rise in For instance the its slot as indicated at153in Fig. 47, while the selector opposite space 6 is adapted to have a comparatively long rise in slot '153 as shown in Fig. 47. All ofthe' selectors 186 are thus arranged to be forced out different distances .in order to move cards 191 the same distance regardlesswhich selector Vis moved; `This arrahgement'is also provided l in regard vto selectors 188 positioned the bottom of the container; namely, the selectors nearest the'pivotal point of the card moving the shortest distance and the selectors farthest from the pivotal point of the card moving the' greatest distance. Upon the opposite side to the cut away portion 187 are arranged the selectors 186v and also a slot or cut away portion 192 for forming a rest for cards 191 when the same have been moved or swung upon their pivotal points to the dotted position shown in F ig. 40. Preferably a locking rod 193 is provided and is positioned in locking -rod orices that are formed with their centers co-incident with the pivotal points of the card so that the respective cards may be freely swung,

around the locking rod and yet held in proper position. On the front of the container is a divided list 1.94 that is simply a single list of subjects but divided into two parts in korder that the pointers 195 which are connected to their respective selectors may have the proper subject matter arranged opposite thereof. Positioned in the container are rests 196 and 197 which support the cards 191 when in their normal or lowered position, and also support a fol-- lower block 198. The rests 196 and 197 have teeth formed on one edge for accommodating teeth 199 and 200 formed-on latches 201 and 202. The latches 201 and 202 have projecting therefrom extensions or lugs 203 and 204 that prevent the followerjblock 198 from being moved from ofi` the rests when positioned beneath the same. Latches 201 and 202 are pivotally mounted at 205 and 20G respectively to the follower block 198. Pivotally mounted at 207 is a pair of levers 208 and 209 that are crossed and have formed in their lower ends slots 210 and 211 for accommodating the ends of` spring 212 that is adaptedto normally hold separated the lower ends of the levers, and at the same time to cause the latches 201 and- 202,750 have their lower ends forced outward and the teeth 199 and 200 forced into engagement with the teeth onl the rests 196 and 197. Spring -212 is secured to the bottom of follower block 198 by any desired means as a screw and is guided and held properly to its work by a strip or bar of meta1`213 which is bent upward at 214 and has piv otal member 207 passing therethrough as well as through the levers 208 and 209. By this 'construction and arrangement whenever it is desired to move the follower block 198 longitudinally of the rests or to move the follower block entirely out of the container all that is necessary is to force the upper ends of the levers 208 and 209 together which will disengage latches 201 and 202 from the rests 196 and 197 and permit any movement desired of the follower block. Immediately upon the release of the levers 208 and 209 spring 212 will force latches 201 and 202 back into their normal pbsition so that extensions 203 and 204 will be beneath the respective rests and teeth 199 and 200 will be in engagement with the teeth Vof the rests.

passing through the cards positioned in said container. l

\ 3. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards, a positioning member for said cards arranged in the bottom and centrally of the container for governing the position of said card, and means for moving said cards to a dlstinctlve p ositlon.

4. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards, aVr trough shaped positioning member arranged in the bottom of said container for governing the position of said complement of card-s, and means for moving said cards to distinctive positions, said trough-shaped positioning member adapted to receive projections extending from the bottoms of the cards.

5. In a card index, a container, a trough shaped positioning member arranged in `the center of the bottom of the container for regulating the position of the cards pos'itioned in the container, 'means for moving any of said cards to a selected position, and a locking rod passing through all'of said cards for preventing the removal of the same,-said trough-shaped positioning mem-A ber adapted to receive projections extending from the bottoms of the cards.

6. In a card index, a container arranged to receive a plurality of cards, a stationary trough shaped member positioned in the center of the bottom of the container for regulating the position of said cards, and means for moving any of said cards to a distinctive position, said trough-shaped positioning member adapted to receive projections extending from the bottoms.v of the cards.

7. In a card index, a container for receiving a complement of cards, a trough shaped positioning member arranged centrally of the bottom of the container for governing the position of saidv complement of cards, a locking rod for holding in position all of said cards, and means Vfor pivotally moving said cards to a selected position, said-troughshaped positioning-member adapted to re# ceive projections extending vfrom the bottoms of the cards. y f' 8. In a card index, a container-adapted to receive a complement of cards, a ,positioning member upon which are ivotally mounted the cards for regulating ghe position of said cards, and selectors moving at right angles to the bottom of the container and maintaining .a parallel relation thereto for moving any of said cards to a selected position; y

9. In acard index, a container for receiving a complement of cards, a positioning member upon which are pivotally mounted the cards for regulating the position of said cards, and selectors arranged on each side of said positioning member and adapted to move in a direction at right angles to the bottom of the container but maintaining a parallel relation thereto for raising to a selected position a plurality of groups of said cards. l

10. In a card index, a container adapted' to receive a complement of cards, a positioning member upon which are pivotally mounted the cards arranged in said container and adapted to govern the position of said Cards, and parallel moving selectors arranged on each side of said positioning member for raising all of the cards in said complement horizontally that relate to a plurality of allied subjects, andmoving pivotally all of thel cards of the complement that relate to only one of the subjects contained. on the cards moved horizontally.

11. In a card index, a container for receiving a complement of cards, a position-,

ing member for regulating the position of said cards, the cards pivotally mounted upon the positioning member and parallel moving selectors for engaging the cards.

12. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards, a positioning .member for regulating the position of said cards, the cards pivctally mounted upon the positioning member and parallel `moving selectors arranged in groups on the bottom of the container for forcingl and maintaining'in a distinctive position said cards.

13. .In a card index,A a container adapted to receive a conipleinentof cards, a positioning member ,upon which are pivotally mounted the cards arranged centrally at thebottom o'f the container for regulating the position of said cards, and parallel moving selectors arranged in groups on each-'side of said positionin member for engaging the -cards for supp ting the same in a distinctive position. l

14. In a card index, a container, a positioning member( arranged 2in the bottom.

of said container, selectors arranged'on each side of said positioning member,and slidiigly mounted means for supporting said selectors and said positioning members in the bottom of said'container.. e

15. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards,` a positioning member arranged in the bottom of the `container, Jsliding supports connected with the 'positioning member whereby the saine may bel removed, selectors connected With said sliding supports and arranged to force lto a 'selected position the respective cards of said complement of cards, and a locking rod for holding all of said cards in position. Y

16. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards, a positioning member arranged on the bottom of the container for varying the position of said cards,` and rest ledges for supporting said complement of cardswhen in an inoperative position.

17. In a card index, a container adapted Vto receive a complementof cards, apositioning member secured to said container in the 'bottom thereof, selectors for forcing to a .selected position the respective cards of said complemen; of cards, and a rest on each side pleinentof cards when in an inoperative position.

1 8. In [a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards, a positionvof'said container for supporting said comeff ing member arranged centrally and in the bottom of said container for holding in proper` position said cards, rest ledges `ar ranged on each side of said positioning member, and selectors for moving to a selected position and holding in such position the respective cards of said complement of cards.

19. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a`complement of cards, a positioning member arranged in the bottom ofsaijd container, selectors for sustaining any of f,

said cards in a selected position that are desired to. be brought into prominence, rests for supporting said cards when not in a selected position, and a follower block resting onl said ledges for preventing spreading j of said cards. 20; Ina card index, a'container adapted to receive 'a complement ofkcards, a position.

ing member positioned in the bottoni of 'the container, means for holding any of said .cards in a' selected position that are desiredv to be brought into prominence,I rest ledges` for' supporting saidcards not in a'slected position,- and-a follower block positioned on said ledges and vformed with means for adjustably Isecuring ledges.-

9,1. In a card index, a container for receiving a complement of cards, a positioning me bei1 arrangedin the bottom of said the follower blockl tothe ed position, said rests being formed with notch shaped edges, a follower block mounted on said rests for holding said cards from spreading, and means secured to said follower block and engaging said notches for adjustably securing said follower block to said ledges. v

In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards, means for holding in a selected position said cards, rests for supporting said cards that are not raised by said means, a follower block rest-- ing on said rests, a pair of levers formed with projecting ends pivotally mounted to said follower block and having their pro? jecting ends engaging the under side of vsaid rests, and mea-ns for normally keeping said levers4 spread for causing the projecting ends thereof to engage the under side of said rests.

n 24. In a cardI index, a containeradapted to receive a complement of cards, means for elevating any of the cards desired to be raised to a distinctive position, restsA for supporting said cardsy when in a normal position, a follower block positioned on said rests, a'clamping member secured to said follower block and adapted to clamp the follower block to the rests, and a spring- 'for normally holding the clamping means in a clamped position for resisting the movement of said follower block in one direction.

25. In a/ cardv index, a container formed .with beveled inner walls, means for pivotally supporting a complement of cards in said container, selectors. for pivotally moving said cards to ladistinctive position, said beveled walls permitting said movement, means slidably mounted in said container for supporting said selectors, rests secured to said means, and a follower block clamped to said rests.

26. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement 4of pivotally mounted cards, a positioning member arranged centrally of the bottom of the container, a locking rod for holding said complement ofv cards in position, a plurality of select/orsadapted to move at'a right, angle to the bot-tom .0f the container but maintaining a parallel relation thereto for moving into a selected position any of said cards in said complement of cards, means for movably secu-ring said selectors n position, and means for adjustably securing a .follower block in said container for holding said complement of cards in correct position.

27. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards that have their pivotal points arranged centrally and near the bottom edge, a locking rod for holding Said cards in position, a movable positioning member for regulating the position of said cards, a plurality of selectors arranged to move at a right angle to the bottom of the containerbut remaining in a parallel relation thereto for selecting the cards designed to be brought to a distinctive position, rests for supporting said cards when in a normal position, a follower block resting on said rests, and means for clamping said follower block to said rest.

28. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards having their pivotal, points centrally and near the bottom edge of the cards, a positioning member arranged to kmove at a right angle to the bottom of the container but maintaining a v parallel relation thereto for regulating the position of said complement of cards, means for sustainingin a distinctive position any of said complement of cards, and rests for supporting said cards when in a normal position.

29. In a card index, a container adapted I to receive a complement of cards, a movable positioning member arranged centrally of I the bottom of the container for raising the cards positioned therein, selectors arranged on each side of the positioning member for i.;

sustaining in a distinctive position any of the cards designed to be` selected, rests for supporting all the cards in the container when in a normal position, a follower block positioned on said rests, a pair of clamping levers pivotally mounted on said follower block for clamping the same to said rests,

and means -for causing said clamping levers to clamp said rests and at the same time to permit the movement of said follower block in one direction only.

30. In acard index, a container adapted to receive cards having a pivotal point eeny trally and near their bottom edges. a locking rod for locking in position said cards, a I

movable troughshaped positioning member for regulating the position of said cards, a plurality of selectors adapted to hold in a distinctive position said cards arranged to move at a right angle to the botto-m of the container but in a parallel relation thereto,

-rest ledges, means for withdrawably securing said rest ledges and said selectors in the bottom of said container, a follower block positionedv on said rest ledges, and means a normal position, a follower block, a pair of clamps slidably secured to said follower block, pivotallyl mounted leversy connected withsaid clamps for. disengaging the same, and means for normally holding said clamps ein contact with-said rests.

32. In a card index, a container adapted to receive cards having their 'pivotal points near one edge,` a positioning member for regulating the position of said cards, vselec- 0 tors for holding in a distinctive position any of said cards that are designed to be held in a selected position. rests for supporting said cards when in a normal position, a follower block resting on said rests,.and clamping means engaging the upper and the under surface of the rests at the same time for clamping 'said follower `block to said rests and for permitting movement of said .follower block in one direction only.

l33. In a card index, a container adapted to receive a complement of cards having their pivotal points centrally and near one edge, a positioning member for regulating the position of said cards, a plurality of selectors arranged in groups'for sustaining any of said cards in a distinctive position that are designed to be brought to a selected position, means for slidably securing said positioning member in said container, a plurality of rests for supporting said cards when in their normal position, a follower block, and means for clamping said follower g block top said rests. c

In testimony whereof I aiiiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOSEPH E. RALPH.` Witnesses:

KATE BUERCK, MAX A. EBN. 

